December 20, 2016

With snow starting to fall more frequently and temperatures staying below freezing most days, icy conditions increase the risk of a slip or fall injury. The most common places for slips or falls to occur during winter are much the same as during the rest of the year, with parking lots and sidewalks outside businesses becoming even more hazardous. If…

December 8, 2016

As the driver of a passenger vehicle in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, area, you know one thing to be true: You’ll often find yourself in close proximity to commercial trucks. It doesn’t matter if you’re driving on I-79 from Pittsburgh to Washington on your commute home after an exhausting day at work or sitting on I-376 in rush hour traffic, we…

November 30, 2016

For Samsung Galaxy Note 7 owners seeking to relieve boredom on holiday flights, reading books and magazines had to suffice as distractions because their phones were banned from planes. In October, the Department of Transportation (DOT) prohibited the smartphones from being brought onto the plane via carry on or stowed luggage. Previous to this order, the DOT allowed the phone…

November 11, 2016

If you have been following our blog, you are aware of the dangers associated with distracted driving and have read about laws enacted to prohibit drivers from engaging in dangerous practices. If people are aware that texting and driving are a dangerous combination, why do they continue to engage in this behavior? Some psychologists believe that our desire to text,…

October 17, 2016

Because of the often brutal scenes first responders in Pennsylvania and elsewhere witness every day, it may take a lot to rattle them. However, a recent tragic accident in the elevator shaft of a dangerous property left some rescue workers visibly shaken. The incident has also raised the ire of many tenants and may result in serious consequences for the…

October 10, 2016

In Pennsylvania and across the country, many bar owners take seriously their responsibility to keep their patrons safe by monitoring their alcohol intake. They know that over-serving a customer may have devastating consequences. Two night clubs in another state are facing those consequences now because four police officers were involved in a deadly accident after leaving those establishments. Around 5…

October 2, 2016

A fall, even at ground level, may cause life-changing injuries. If one is fortunate to avoid hitting one’s head, he or she still may suffer back injuries or broken bones. A person in Pennsylvania who trips and falls on a dangerous property has every right to seek compensation from the owner of the property. A woman in another state suffers…

September 26, 2016

It is not always easy to keep trespassers off one’s property, especially if there is something enticing that draws people in. Swimming pools, for example, are considered “attractive nuisances” because children are likely to approach them without fearing danger. In some cases, property owners in Pennsylvania and other states may leave buildings or other structures abandoned, and teenagers may use…

September 21, 2016

In Pennsylvania or any state, a gated community may be one of the last places a person would expect a gruesome murder to take place. Gated communities typically have secured entrances and fences or walls surrounding the homes to prevent the entrance of strangers. Nevertheless, a family living in such a neighborhood in another state is suing the property’s manager…

September 11, 2016

One of the most highly anticipated smartphones to hit the market is now at the center of an unprecedented worldwide recall. Samsung Electronics Co Ltd has voluntarily recalled its popular Galaxy Note 7 phone in the United States and nine other countries. However, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission expects to issue an official recall of the defective and dangerous…